How do they match: Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

  • Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

  • Forest Fire Control Officer
  • Forest Fire Officer
  • Forest Officer
  • Forest Patrolman
  • Forest Ranger
  • Forest Technician
  • Fire Operations Forester

  • Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

  • Administer regulations regarding sanitation, fire prevention, violation corrections, and related forest regulations.
  • Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
  • Inspect forest tracts and logging areas for fire hazards such as accumulated wastes or mishandling of combustibles, and recommend appropriate fire prevention measures.
  • Inspect camp sites to ensure that campers are in compliance with forest use regulations.
  • Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.
  • Patrol assigned areas, looking for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena.
  • Restrict public access and recreational use of forest lands during critical fire seasons.